Justin Carrier is a foundational figure in the cheerleading industry, and has been on the list of "dream guests" for the podcast since before the first episode even aired.

From being one of the first athletes ever to compete in the bandshell in Daytona, to his current role overseeing NCA and Varsity Spirit, Justin has made big contributions to the sport of cheer.

This episode is part one of a two-part interview, and Justin shares insights about the differences between UCA and NCA College Nationals, why he believes NCA All Star has become the premiere cheer event of the season, and all those pesky announcements he has to make in that arena.

Wanna jump around? Here are some highlights:

05:52 Justin's Cheerleading Journey

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